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Community Solar: The perfect complement to Spring
As a tough winter and another global conflict drive energy prices ever higher, the need to produce our energy locally from a renewable source (the sun) becomes clearer and more urgent. March is always a time of transition—longer days, warmer temperatures, new beginnings, and hope for the future. It’s also an ideal time to reflect…
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Our love for community solar runs deeper than you might think
February is the month for love. There’s the love we demonstrate with flowers and chocolates and Valentine’s Day dinners. And there’s the love that involves deep connections, caring, and giving to others. It’s that second love that gets us out of bed every morning, excited for the day. We care about our communities, value the…
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Resolutions and Positive Impact for the New Year
We love the new year because it’s a time when we can put our reflections from the past year into action. Whether we choose to take better care of ourselves, do more for others, or shoot for specific goals, January is a month of new beginnings and hope. The number of people who added an…
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Reflections on a Year of Purpose and Positive Impact
As the year winds down, it’s important to reflect on the people we’ve helped, the impact we’ve had on our communities, and the stories that shaped our work. Whether we helped a new team member find a fulfilling career, found savings for a person on a fixed income, or filled a solar farm that supported…
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An Introduction to Community Solar
At Maine Community Solar, we strive to create a better future for our community through sustainable, renewable energy. So what is community solar? Glad you asked! Community solar represents a fundamental shift in how we harness the power of the sun today. Instead of relying solely on individual rooftop solar installations, community solar farms generate electricity shared by multiple…
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10 Essential Community Solar Terms
Solar energy production is growing FAST around the country but many people still have questions. We answer them every day talking to consumers about community solar in Maryland. Here are 10 common solar terms you may encounter while doing some research. Community Solar: Community solar is a shared solar energy system where multiple individuals or organizations collectively benefit from the electricity generated…
